VIDEO: 50 ways to write better songs - Progression obsession (TG240)

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Five classic chord progressions

All you need is a handful of chords and you too can pen a timeless tune. The following progressions have been used countless times to do just that...

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'I-IV-V' blues progression

'I-VIm-IV-V' 50s progression

'I-V-VIm-IV' pop-punk progression

'IIm-V-I' jazz progression

Cycle of 5ths progression

Tutor: Chris Bird
Videographer: Martin Holmes

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